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India Japan 2+2 Dialogue

In News The 2+2 Dialogue was recently held between the External Affairs Minister/Foreign Affairs Minister and Defence Ministers of India and Japan. More about the news Defence, security and global order: India and Japan agreed to uplift the security and defence cooperation, including holding the first Air Force fighter exercise at the second 2+2 Dialogue.  […]

India-China disengagement at LAC

In News  Recently ,India and China announced that their armies have begun to disengage from Patrolling Point-15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area of Eastern Ladakh, marking a step forward to end the standoff ongoing since May 2020. More In News  The move comes ahead of next week’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, which both […]

Developments in India-Bangladesh Ties

In News  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ongoing state visit to India and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have resulted in positive outcomes. Bangladesh is now central to India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy”, particularly given the economic crisis affecting Pakistan and Sri Lanka.  Latest Developments  During the current visit, seven agreements have been concluded in […]

NITI – BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation

In News Recently, NITI Aayog and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) held the inaugural NITI-BMZ Dialogue of Development Cooperation through video conferencing. Major highlights of the Dialogue  Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP) India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP). India […]

India-Bangladesh River Pact

In News Recently, India and Bangladesh signed a water sharing agreement for the first time in 25 years. About River pact: India and Bangladesh signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river, the first such pact between them in over 25 years  The Ganga water treaty was signed in 1996. Significance: The Kushiyara […]

Australia-India Leadership Dialogue

In Context  The fifth round of the bilateral Track 1.5 dialogue will set the pace for Canberra’s deepening relationship with New Delhi. About  Australia-India Leadership Dialogue  It is the premier forum for informal diplomacy between Australia and India.  It is structured as a multistakeholder cross-sectoral roundtable that involves 50 delegates including business leaders, cabinet ministers […]

Group of Seven (G7)

In News Recently, the group of seven advanced economies (G7) agreed to implement a price cap on oil exports from Russia at a virtual meeting of their Finance Ministers. Key Points Motive of the move:  Cutting off a source of financing for Russia as its invasion of Ukraine continues.  With London being a major global […]

14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)

In News India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently held talks on bilateral ties. More about the news Mr. Jaishankar co-chaired the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Bilateral Trade & investments: Both countries have reiterated their commitment to achieving […]

Uighur

In News  The United Nations (UN) accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to “crimes against humanity” in a long-delayed report examining a crackdown on Uyghurs. About Uyghurs  They are a predominantly Muslim, Turkic ethnicity who live in China’s North-Western Xinjiang Province. They speak their own language, which is similar to Turkish, […]

Tibetan Democracy Day

Context  September 2 marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India. About Tibetan Democracy Day It is widely known within the community as Mangsto Duchen (‘Mangsto’: democracy; ‘Duchen’: occasion). It marks the inception of the Tibetan democratic system in exile.  At the heart of […]